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What was Mrs.Pumphrey's last statement to Mr. Herriot? Did she know Tricki's real ailment?

Mrs. Pumphrey's last statement was, "This is a triumph of surgery." Mrs.Pumphrey was really happy to see that Tricki had fully recovered. She did not expect Tricki to recover within such a short period of time. However, she did not know Tricki's real ailment. She thought that it was only because of surgery.

What happened as a result of Valli's observation of the things outside on the street?

As a result of Valli's observation of the things outside on the street, a desire to ride on the bus developed deeply in her heart. Day by day, this desire became stronger. At last, she was determined to have a ride on the bus and started to save money for her journey. She found out more about the distance, the fare and the duration of the journey to town.

Why did Maddie feel guilty of herself?

Maddie felt guilty of herself because she always supported Peggy for making fun of Wanda. Despite belonging to a poor family, she always made fun of Wanda. Later, when she saw the beautiful dresses drawn by Wanda all lined up in the classroom, it made her feel guilty of not having said anything when everybody else was teasing Wanda. She chose her loyalty to Peggy over her sense of right and wrong. She could not sleep that night.

What difficulties did the narrator face while flying in the storm?

The pilot faced difficulties during his journey. The plane twisted and turned in the storm. The instrument panel was not working. The pilot was t sure about his location and direction. He could not see anything as there were dark clouds all around. This must have been a fearsome experience.

Why was Matilda sad after the ball?

The night of the ball was a realization of a long cherished dream for Matilda, when she caught everyone's attention. She had borrowed a beautiful necklace from her friend. As she was looking good, everyone admired her. But the happiness was short-lived and turned into her worst nightmare when she discovered that the necklace was missing from her attire. She was tense and wondered how she would face Madame Forestier and pay up 1 the loss.

How did Hari Singh make money though he was not paid by Anil?

Hari Singh did all the market work for Anil.  He would make tea in the morning and then take his time to buy the day's supplies, usually making a profit of about one rupee a day.  He saved money from the things that Anil had bought, he never asked him to account.

What did the Buddha want Kisa Gotami to understand?

The Buddha wanted Kisa Gotami to understand that death is the truth of life and it is inevitable. Death is common to all and no one can avoid dying. No one can save their relatives. That's why wise people do not grieve as they know the terms of the world and have accepted reality.